Legislation that would repeal New Mexico’s 1969 law that outlaws abortion cleared a House committee today. The House Health & Human Services Committee passed HB 7 by a vote of 8 to 3. This bill would allow late-term abortions and infanticide and would provide no protections for women and health care officials.
The bill now heads to the House Judiciary Committee. CALL TO ACTION: Contact members of the House Judiciary Committee, and tell them to vote NO on this bill. The Chair and Vice Chair of the Committee are Gail Chasey, [email protected] (505) 986-4411 and Micaela Lara Cadena, [email protected] (505) 986-4210. Tell them this bill is wrong for New Mexico.
PANDEMIC RELIEF BILL CLEARS SENATE COMMITTEE
The Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee has passed a bill that’s part of a major pandemic relief package. SB1 would provide a $600 tax rebate for people who earn less than $31,000. The legislation would also give bars, businesses and other establishments impacted by the pandemic a one-time gross receipts tax break from March to June. This would cost $185 million. And again, Democrats are dipping into reserves to fund this.
2021 ROUNDHOUSE PROFILES: WORKING HARD FOR YOU
REP. REBECCA DOW
Rep. Rebecca Dow of Truth or Consequences is the new House Caucus Chair. She serves Grant, Hidalgo and Sierra Counties. Rep. Dow is a CEO and Educator and serves on the Education and Commerce & Economic Development Committees. Rep. Dow's email: [email protected]
SEN. MARK MOORES
Sen. Mark Moores is the new Senate Caucus Chair. He lives in Albuquerque and serves Bernalillo County. Moores has been in the Senate since 2013 and serves on the Judiciary and Rules Committees: You can email Sen. Moores at: [email protected]
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